Pass

Fresh African & Caribbean Market

356 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619

Grocery Store ZIP 60619 Risk 3 (Low)

Passed · as of Aug 26, 2025

Fresh African & Caribbean Market was last inspected on August 26, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

August 26, 2025 · License Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no utility sink on site. Instructed manager to install utility sink with hot and cold running water and backflow device for proper waste water disposal.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washng sign at hand washing sink. Instructed manager to provide hand washing sign at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to provide thermometers in all coolers and freezers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book available. Premises must be serviced by a licensed exterminator and log book available upon inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no utility sink on site. Instructed manager to install utility sink with hot and cold running water and backflow device for proper waste water disposal.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no outside commercial dumpster available for proper waste disposal. Instructed manager to provide outside commercial dumpster and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  2. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 14 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.